Initial Operation; Maintenance - Gardena THS Li-18/42 Operator's Manual

If usage of the battery is not planned for a certain time (winter period) reload the
battery to avoid a deep discharge.
Do not store while still attached to a tool, this prevents misuse and accidents.
Do not store the battery in places where static electricity is present.
Do not use the battery charger outdoors.
Protect battery from heat and fire.
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Storage
The Hedge trimmer must not be stored over 35 °C or under direct exposure to
sunlight.
Do not store the Hedge Trimmer in places with static electricity.
2. ASSEMBLY
Installing the telescopic handle [ Fig. A1 / A2 ]:
1. Slide telescopic pipe 2 into the motor unit
position. Ensure that the two markings
3
2. Tighten the grey nut .

3. INITIAL OPERATION

To charge the battery [ Fig. I1 / I2 ]:
CAUTION!
Overvoltage damages the battery and the battery charger.
v Make sure that you use the correct mains voltage.
Before you use the battery the first time, the battery must be completely
charged.
The lithium-ion battery can be charged in any state of charge and the
charging process can be disconnected at any time without to damage
the battery (no memory effect).
1. Push both locking buttons (A) and remove the battery
(D)
battery holder .
(C)
2. Connect the battery charger
3. Connect the battery charger cable
When the charging control lamp
battery is being charged.
When the charging control lamp
the battery is completely charged
(charging time, see 8. TECHNICAL DATA).
4. Examine the charge status regularly while you charge.
5. When the battery (B) is completely charged, disconnect the battery
(C)
from the charger .
6. Disconnect the charger (C) from the mains.
Battery charging indicator [ Fig. I3 ]:
Battery charging indicator during charging:
100 % charged (L1)
66 – 99 % charged (L1)
(L1)
33 – 65 % charged
(L1)
0 – 32 % charged
Battery charging indicator during operation:
y
v Push the button on the battery.
(L1)
66 – 99 % charged
33 – 65 % charged (L1)
11 – 32 % charged (L1)
0 – 10 % charged (L1)
4. OPERATION
Work positions:
The hedge trimmer can be operated in 4 working positions.
– [ Fig. O1 ]: Side trimming: Telescopic pipe retracted
– [ Fig. O2 ]: Vertical trimming at high level:
Telescopic tube extended
– [ Fig. O3 ]: Horizontal trimming at high level:
Motor unit tilted by 75°, telescopic pipe extended
– [ Fig. O4 ]: Trimming at low level:
Motor unit tilted by – 60°, telescopic pipe extended
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1 until you reach the stop
B
face each other.
(B) from the
into a mains socket.
(E) (B)
to the battery .
(Lc) at the charger flashes green the
(Lc) at the charger illuminates green
, (L2) and (L3) illuminate (for 60 sec.)
and (L2) illuminate, (L3) flashing
(L2)
illuminates, flashes
flashes
(L2) (L3)
, and illuminate
and (L2) illuminate
illuminates
flashes
Tilting the motor unit [ Fig. O5 ]:
For trimming at high and low level, the motor unit
angle of 75° to – 60 in 15° increments.
1. Remove the battery from the handle (see 3. INITIAL OPERATION).
2. Keep both orange buttons
1
3. Tilt motor unit in the required direction.
4. Release both orange buttons
5. Put the battery on the handle (see 3. INITIAL OPERATION).
Extending the telescopic pipe [ Fig. O6 ]:
For cutting at high and low heights, the telescopic pipe
continuously extended by up to 50 cm.
1. Remove the battery from the handle (see 3. INITIAL OPERATION).
2. Loosen the orange nut
length, and tighten the orange nut
3. Put the battery on the handle (see 3. INITIAL OPERATION).
Starting the Hedge Trimmer [ Fig. O7 / O8 / O9 ]:
DANGER! Risk of injury!
If the Hedge Trimmer does not switch off automatically,
there is a risk of lacerations.
v Never override the safety devices (e. g. by strapping down the
starting lock­out or the start button).
To start:
1. Remove the protective cover
2. Put the battery on the handle (see 3. INITIAL OPERATION).
3. Hold the telescopic pipe of the Hedge Trimmer with one hand and the
handle with the other hand.
4. Push the starting lock-out
The Hedge Trimmer will start.
5. Release the starting lock-out
To stop:
1. Release the start button
2. Remove the battery from the handle (see 3. INITIAL OPERATION).
3. Slide the protective cover

5. MAINTENANCE

[ Fig. O7 ]:
(B)
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Cutting injuries can be caused if the hedge trimmer
does switch on unintentionally.
v Before maintenance, remove the battery (see 3. INITIAL
OPERATION) and slide the protective cover
cutter blade e .
Cleaning the Hedge Trimmer:
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Risk of injury and risk of damage to the product.
v Do not clean the product with water or with a water jet
(in particular high­pressure water jet).
v Do not clean with chemicals including petrol or solvents.
Some can destroy critical plastic parts.
The airflow slots must always be clean.
1. Clean the hedge trimmer with a damp cloth.
2. Clean the airflow slots with a soft brush
(do not use a screwdriver).
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3. Clean the blade with a brush, if required, and lubricate with
a low-viscosity oil (e.g. GARDENA Spray Oil Art. 2366).
Avoid contact of the oil with the plastic parts and wear gloves.
To clean the battery and the battery charger:
Make sure that the surface and the contacts of the battery and the battery
charger always are clean and dry before you connect the battery charger.
Do not use running water.
v Clean the contacts and the plastic parts with a soft and dry cloth.
1 can be tilted at an
0
pressed.
0 1
and allow motor unit
2
q 2
, extend the telescopic pipe
q again.
w e
from blade .
r
forwards and press the start button
r
.
t .
w e
over the cutter blade .
w over the
to engage.
can be
to the require
t
.